Cultural Interactions

Definition

Cultural interactions refer to the exchange and blending of ideas, customs, traditions, and languages between different groups of people. This term describes the ways in which different cultures come into contact with each other, leading to the sharing and borrowing of aspects from each culture.

Related terms

Cultural Assimilation: Cultural assimilation is the process by which individuals or groups adopt the customs, values, and behaviors of another culture as their own.

Melting Pot: The melting pot concept refers to a society in which multiple cultures blend together harmoniously while still maintaining their distinct identities.

Creolization: Creolization occurs when two or more cultures come into contact and create a new cultural system with elements from both original cultures.